Got Power and a VCO - what next?

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I’m a 65 yr old beginner at all things electronics, but I’ve hacked together a few Raspi projects and keen to build a modular synth!
So far I’ve made a “module” that holds 2 x LRS-50-12 PSUs, and a LMNC CEM334- VCO (core version so far).

And last night it made sound! It looks like this (too impatient to wait for faceplates to arrive :slight_smile: ).

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Adding square wave and PCM look like obvious next steps, but beyond that, I’m looking for recommendations for the next additions. I have come to love stripboard - it’s forgiving, it help me understand what is happening, and I can test my soldering as I go along.

My wish list includes:
LFO, Noise, ASDR, Sequencer, more VCOs?, VCA, Midi

Suggestions for projects with stripboard layouts at the lower end of the skill range would be very welcome!

Thanks

Stewart

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welcome to this community

have a look at this thread about verified stripboard layouts here on this forum. there might be interesting stuff for you in there…

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Thank you
And thank you - that’s exactly what I was looking for. And I did search first - honest!

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The most important component is a filter, usually low pass, but you can add high pass and band pass. This will shape the sound when coupled with an ADSR.

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I started off following the designs by eddy bergman, cant say I’ve progressed much from day one, but enjoying it regardless.

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